We are pleased to share a recently published research paper titled:

“Helicobacter pylori Prevalence and Its Associated Risk Factors among Consulting Patients at the Laquintinie Hospital, Douala, Cameroon” by Mbacham Harry Fon, Ngwenyi Noela Atemonwing, Abanda Wilfred Chick, Tengu Belinda Fon, Wirba Didimus Sefela, and Agwe Lucas Bami.

This important study, published in Voice of the Publisher (2025), highlights the burden of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection—a bacterium linked to chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancers—among patients in Douala.

Key Findings

• The research involved 375 patients consulting for stomach disorders at Laquintinie Hospital.
• 64% prevalence of H. pylori was recorded, confirming that the infection remains a major public health issue in Cameroon.
• Risk factors significantly associated with infection included:
  • Drinking tap water (p < 0.001)
  • Poor hand hygiene before and after meals (p < 0.001)
  • Alcohol consumption (p = 0.036)
• Logistic regression analysis showed that low income (≤50,000 FCFA) and religious affiliation (Christianity and Islam) were significant predictors of infection.

Why This Matters

H. pylori affects more than half of the global population, with prevalence particularly high in Africa due to challenges such as poor sanitation and limited healthcare infrastructure. In Cameroon, localized studies like this are critical to guide public health interventions.

The findings stress the urgent need for:

• Improved hygiene practices
• Access to safe drinking water
• Community health education

Access this paper through the link: https://www.scirp.org/journal/VP/

Citation

Fon, M., Atemonwing, N., Chick, A., Fon, T., Sefela, W., & Bami, A. (2025). Helicobacter pylori Prevalence and Its Associated Risk Factors among Consulting Patients at the Laquintinie Hospital, Douala, Cameroon. Voice of the Publisher, 11, 517–529. doi: 10.4236/vp.2025.113034